Abstract

Nurses should be involved in healthcare initiatives that incorporate informatics as an essential tool for improving health outcomes (IOM, 2010). However, nurses frequently report lack of competency to perform the most basic computer functions, outside of those required within their work environment (Hwang, 2011). Without educational or training interventions, nurses are limited in their ability to effectively use information technology in practice (Greiner, 2003). This study explored the psychometric performance of the Self-Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies Scale (SANICS) when used to measure informatics competency in a population of entry-level nursing students.

Author Details

Judi Allyn Godsey, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Informatics, Competency, SANICS, Psychometrics, Training

Advisor

Debra Mark

Second Advisor

Estelle Codier

Third Advisor

Lorrie Wong

Fourth Advisor

Sunmoo Yoon

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2017-04-13

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